Massage Bible - A Beginners Guide To Western And Eastern Massage Therapy

By Dr. Robertino Bedenian

If You Have Ever Wondered If Having A Massage Does Not Only Make You Feel Good But There Is Much More To It Such As Dealing With A Lot Of Health Issues, And If You Have Ever Wished To Have A Thorough Overview Of Western and Eastern Massage Therapies And Their Different Approaches Without Feeling Completely Overwhelmed, Read On…

• Have you ever wondered why massage therapies increased so much in popularity in the last two decades?
• Have you ever considered having massage therapy because you felt the academic medicine has failed to offer you long-term pain relief?
• Have you ever wished to be taken by your hand on a tour giving you a thorough overview of Western and Eastern massage therapies without getting lost in this labyrinth?
• Did you know that massage therapies can treat many health issues that you might have never given a second thought to?
• Did you ever question if massage therapies are completely risk-free or if some groups of people should better avoid it?

If so, then "Massage Bible – A Beginners Guide to Western and Eastern Massage Therapy" is your YOU because it is published by a fitness instructor who is accredited by the German Olympic Committee.

Imagine that taking massage therapies does not only make you feel good but can even improve your health dramatically because massage is not just a "make you feel good" experience but there is MUCH more to it!

Why This Book Is Different!

This book is different because it is informative, easy to understand, and concise taking you on a tour of the varieties of massage therapies, their philosophies, and their therapy goals while pointing out the difference between Western and Eastern massage therapies and their approaches.

You'll soon discover...

• that there is much more to massage therapies than you might have ever assumed and that you should be massaged regularly therefore while too many people still tend to believe that massage is only linked to a spa and considered a luxurious pleasure.
• that there is a very good reason why there are many different massage therapies.
• that massage therapies can improve your health dramatically and deal with several health issues that you might have never thought about and that you might only believe after you have experienced this "light bulb moment".
• if it's even possible to massage yourself and what you should know about it.
• If massage therapies are also recommended to children, elderly people, and even pregnant women.

…and a lot more!

If You Have Ever Wondered If Having A Massage Does Not Only Make You Feel Good But There Is Much More To It Such As Dealing With A Lot Of Health Issues, And If You Have Ever Wished To Have A Thorough Overview Of Western and Eastern Massage Therapies And Their Different Approaches Without Feeling Completely Overwhelmed, Scroll UP and Add to Cart Now!...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr. Robertino Bedenian
• Release date: Sep 19, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201292713

Dr. Robertino Bedenian

Dr. Robertino Bedenian is a qualified fitness instructor accredited by the German Olympic Committee, a health and nutrition expert, and the author of several books on diet, health, and fitness! For more than twenty years he has been a fitness coach at the sports university teaching aerobics, back gymnastics, stretching, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), power gymnastics, and athletic sports. On his website, he has published more than 300 articles about the vegan lifestyle covering diet and health recommendations, detoxication programs, fitness guidelines, and disease-related topics. He is part of a family with an orthopedic surgeon, a physical therapist, an osteopath, and an alternative practitioner. He is also the founder of the brand "Going Vegan" selling high-quality supplements for optimal health. You are more than welcome to check his website for more details: https://goingveganhealthbenefits.com. His brand has been awarded continuously with 5-star feedback by customers for its outstanding product quality. Dr. Bedenian is also the founder of the book company "Book Summary Publishing" publishing summaries and workbooks of Amazon #1 bestselling non-fiction books. If you want to learn more about the summaries and workbooks that he has published so far, please visit his website: https://booksummarypublishing.com

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INTRODUCTION: MASSAGE THERAPY VERSUS CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Is there any connection between chiropractic care and massage therapy? Or is massage therapy just to be considered as another alternative way of treatment. Indeed, both are alternative ways of treatment, and both are related to each other. If you combine both methods in your efforts to stay or become healthy again, you will be amazed about the outcome.

If you are anything like me, you probably prefer staying away from providers of conventional Western medicine as much as possible, and I cannot say that I blame you. Although I have full medical coverage for that you never know when you might need it time of my life, I have not seen any of my Blue Cross doctors in well over fifteen years. And, honestly, I hope to continue not seeing them for the rest of my life. Please do not misunderstand me and think that I am some sort of superhuman creature who never gets ill. I do have my weak moments of pain and sniffles just like everyone else, or at least everyone else who takes good care of him or herself. So, when my body seems to need a boost, I visit one of my two favorite practitioners of alternative medicine: My massage therapist or my chiropractor.

I know that it all sounds very simple, but it is, in fact, somewhat challenging at times, because I do not always know which one of these wonderful professionals to seek out. So, I often first opt to visit my chiropractor for a good therapeutic session of adjusting and aligning my skeletal structure and then, as a bonus to me and body, I also make an appointment with my massage therapist for some hefty digging and rubbing. Between the two of them, I come out feeling like a million bucks although my finances are sadly depleted. I figure that we, my body and I, are worth it. Hopefully, this is or will be your attitude as well after you have read the second part of this book.

Now, you might ask, and rightfully so, What is the difference between massage therapy and chiropractic therapy? Well, let me explain to you:

Chiropractic Therapy

- For the most part, chiropractic therapy focuses on the hard tissues, such as the spine and other joints for adjusting and realignment.

- Chiropractors have some training in massage techniques, but that is never their priority.

- Chiropractors are authorized to make a medical diagnosis, order x-rays or blood works.

- Chiropractors cannot prescribe conventional medications, but they can sell supplements or homeopathic remedies.

- Chiropractors do not need medical referrals to perform their work.

Massage Therapy

- Massage therapists perform wonderful work on the soft body tissues such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, but they have not been trained nor are they licensed to adjusting the spine or any other joints.

- Massage therapists may not legally make a medical diagnosis, order x-rays, or do any blood work.

- Massage therapists are not permitted to dispense medications of Western medicine, but they can and do provide or recommend alternative herbal remedies.

- Massage Therapists do not require referrals from anyone to conduct their massage sessions.

A highly acclaimed national non-profit magazine conducted a study in which more than 34,000 participants in the United States were asked to rate which alternative treatments worked best for their two biggest health problems for the past two years. And the overwhelming majority voted just as I would have; for deep tissue massage therapy and chiropractic therapy in equal measures for such conditions as back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, insomnia, and prostate problems.

Of course, as far as alternative medicine is concerned, one should not discount acupuncture and reflexology for they are beneficial in their very special ways, too. We will delve into these methods of treatment among many others in chapters four and five. However, let us start by tracing back to the beginnings and roots of massage therapy.

Hippocrates recommended massage to his pupils (source: http://www.planet-wissen.de)

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THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

The history of massage goes back into the ancient past. There are references of it among the records – written and oral - of many different civilizations.

The Chinese, the Greeks, the Romans, the Egyptians, and the Hindus all provide indications of a form of massage in place as adjutant to or an integral part of medical treatment. Egyptian tomb paintings depict people receiving a massage. Around 3000 BC, the Chinese made it part of a general fitness and health program.

The most well-known of these references to the use of massage during this period is the Huang Ti Nei Ching Su Wen or The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine (ca. 2,700 B.C.). It notes: When the body is frequently startled and frightened, the circulation in the veins and arteries ceases, and disease arises from numbness and the lack of sensation. To cure this one uses massage and medicines prepared from the lees of wine. The book recommends the following approach:

breathing exercises, massage of skin and flesh, and exercises of hands and feet as the appropriate treatment for complete paralysis, chills, and fever."

In 1800 BC, Hindu writings indicated massage was part of a system of treatment involving such things as weight loss, combating fatigue, and aiding sleep. The Hindus writings indicate massage was also a tool in relaxation. We know more, however, about the use of massage therapy in Classical Greece. However, before focusing on massage therapy from ancient times until today let us take a more general look at this way of treatment.

OVERVIEW

Massage is rapidly growing in popularity. In the past ten years, the need for qualified massage therapists has increased substantially. It is not any longer the sole domain of massage parlors or wealthy spas. Now, you can find massage as part of an integrated medical system of treatment. You can see it in ICUs (intensive care units) for babies, children, and elderly people. Massage is part of our care and in-house therapy as well as medical management for people with HIV-AIDS and cancer.

Nowadays, massage forms a small but significant part